Another pipe baffle question
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Another pipe baffle question
I know there is probably an exhaust forum here somewhere, but it doesn't look like there is much traffic on the specialty DIY forums, so I wanted to ask more people.
I got some baffles to try in my Samson pipes. This style:
The big end is a little loose inside the pipe - not 1/4 inch or anything, but loose enough that it isn't touching all the way around. Is it supposed to be loose? Does it matter? Any installation advice?
I got some baffles to try in my Samson pipes. This style:
The big end is a little loose inside the pipe - not 1/4 inch or anything, but loose enough that it isn't touching all the way around. Is it supposed to be loose? Does it matter? Any installation advice?
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Before you put the baffle in wrap it with this Silica Fabric from www.mcmaster.com/#8799k3/=a3m8sr It not only takes the rattle out of the baffle, it tunes it to a deep throaty sound. About $10 delivered
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That's the same one I used in my fishtails..... I was able to just tighten it up using the nut.. It didn't need to be touching all around.
Nice thing about those is that you can play with them. I started out with the whole baffle. Too quiet. I cut it in half... Better, but still not there. So I took a 1/2" rod and banged it down through so that the fins opened up a bit... Still provided plenty of baffle and back pressure, but gave a great sound.... a little rasp, but not obnoxious.
Nice thing about those is that you can play with them. I started out with the whole baffle. Too quiet. I cut it in half... Better, but still not there. So I took a 1/2" rod and banged it down through so that the fins opened up a bit... Still provided plenty of baffle and back pressure, but gave a great sound.... a little rasp, but not obnoxious.
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That's the same one I used in my fishtails..... I was able to just tighten it up using the nut.. It didn't need to be touching all around.
Nice thing about those is that you can play with them. I started out with the whole baffle. Too quiet. I cut it in half... Better, but still not there. So I took a 1/2" rod and banged it down through so that the fins opened up a bit... Still provided plenty of baffle and back pressure, but gave a great sound.... a little rasp, but not obnoxious.
Nice thing about those is that you can play with them. I started out with the whole baffle. Too quiet. I cut it in half... Better, but still not there. So I took a 1/2" rod and banged it down through so that the fins opened up a bit... Still provided plenty of baffle and back pressure, but gave a great sound.... a little rasp, but not obnoxious.
I'll probably wrap the baffles. I was thinking I could keep them in for going to work, but occasionally pop them out for going to a motorcycle event.
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